Annual Reporting Resource Center

Pennsylvania businesses and nonprofits are required to file an annual report with the Pennsylvania Department of State. This replaces the previous decennial filing requirement.

Requirements and due dates vary by entity type, and failure to file can result in penalties.

Who Must File

Pennsylvania-registered businesses and nonprofits of all types are required to file an annual report, including:

• Corporations (business and nonprofit), domestic and foreign

• Limited liability companies (LLCs), domestic and foreign

• Limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships, business trusts, and professional associations, domestic and foreign

Filing Deadlines

How to File

You can file your annual report online through the Pennsylvania Department of State’s Business Filing Services portal. Please note: Filing online is strongly recommended — the system will pre-populate your existing company information, helping to prevent costly mistakes or delays.

• File Online: PA Business Filing Services Portal
• PDF Instructions: How to File an Annual Report
• For an overview of the new requirements and a step-by-step walkthrough of the filing process, watch our instructional video from Bill Kocher, CPA: 

Important Reminders

• No invoice or direct billing will be sent — it is your responsibility to ensure timely filing.

• Filing fees may apply based on your entity type.

• Maintaining your annual report keeps your business in good standing and avoids penalties.
  

Articles

• New Annual Reporting Requirement in Pennsylvania by William Kocher, CPA
  
• New Annual Reporting Requirements for PA Businesses in Effect by Benjamin R. Bostic, CPA
  
• Important Annual Reporting Obligations for Pennsylvania Nonprofits Starting This Year by JohnCarlos Tavares, CPA